Design and Installation of a Sand- Separation and-Handling System for a Gulf of Mexico Oil Production Facility

摘要

A comprehensive system for the separation and handling of sand from produced fluids was designed and installed on a facility in the Gul of Mexico. This system involves two multicone desander sys- Tems, one on the water outlet and one on the oil outlet of a low- Pressure separator, to provide separation of sand from produced Fluids. The separated solids are collected, dewatered, and trans- Ported to a unique, simple-solids handling system designed for Complete fluid containment and safe handling.